Thursday, February 02, 2017

The Steampunk Illusionist Auditions for Americas Got Talent

That's right, we auditioned for America's Got Talent yesterday. We were supposed to audition in Philadelphia, but due to ICE conditions up and down the East Coast, we opted to change our date. So instead, we auditioned in Charleston South Carolina. Lots of benefits to doing that. #1 we figured there would be less people at the audition. #2 We figured there wouldn't be many magicians. #3 Due to number 1&2, I thought we'd stand out more. We were correct on all accounts.

To give you a little background on the days leading up to the audition. We had rehearsed our 90 second spot for 2 months. We were MORE than ready. Had we done the audition in Phili we would have given a strong performance, no question. But starting last Thursday, I came down with a cold. I wasn't even sure I'd have a voice by the day of the audition. I was feeling fine most of the days leading up to the audition, but ON the day of, I was not feeling well at all. My energy level had dropped severely. I hardly spoke during the drive that day. Thankfully, I had my trusty partner with me to fill in where I was not able.
We stood out the moment we walked in the door. People LOVED our costumes! It was clear to everyone we were a magic act. Many people came up to talk to us, both contestant and staff due to our steampunk clothing. I had prepared a little something to give out whenever we met someone. It's a take off on an old tin-type photograph. Except ours had our contact information on the back. We gave out quite a few of those. OH, and they had magic trick on them as well, which made them even more special!

I heard numerous comments from people that we were the best dressed act at the event. By the way, we met so many nice people there. We had such a great time talking with folks, learning about their stories and their talent. When we got called for our audition, we were in a group of about 8 other people. All of them were singers with the exception of one girl who danced, and us of course. Those folks had some mad talent!!! I wouldn't want to be a singer and go up against anyone of them. WOW. But being the lone magic act, I think we really stood out. I am pretty sure there was one other magician at the event that day, but doubt there were many more. It was a singer and dancer crowd.

So the big question, will we make it on the show? That is anyone's guess. We won't know until Spring and if it happens, we will not be able to talk about it. All we can say is that we auditioned and it went really well. I don't want to reveal WHAT are trick was in case we are asked to do it again for the BIG JUDGES. So for now, wish us luck and stay tuned for more! I can say this, The Steampunk Illusionist would be an incredible choice for America's Got Talent Season 12!!!!!!! #NBCAGT

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Carnegie: Artist of Mystery, or at least that is my professional title. I'm a magician, an artist, magic historian, blogger, author, magazine columnist, graphic designer, and, well I do a lot of things! But my main job is as a magical entertainer.